Uppsala University is an international research university focused on the development of science and education. The Department of Philosophy is internationally renowned, and with great diversity within philosophy. The following positions are currently open in the Department of Philosophy:

PhD position in Aesthetics

PhD position in Philosophy with specialisation in Theoretical Philosophy

PhD position in Philosophy with specialisation in History of Philosophy

PhD position in Philosophy with specialisation in Philosophy of Law, within the project Civis Sum

PhD position in Philosophy with specialisation in Philosophical Anthropology, within the program Engaging VulnerabilityNote! The application deadline for this PhD position is April 8.

Postgraduate studies extend over a 4-year period. The successful candidates will be employed by the department as PhD candidates (“doktorandanställning”) for 4 years full-time, and as employees they will be eligible for Swedish social benefits, such as paid parental leave. The starting salary is currently 24 400 SEK/month. Doctoral students are expected to engage in their studies full-time, and to participate in the activities of the department. The position might also entail teaching and other assignments, amounting to no more than 20% of full-time employment. The positions are available from September 1, 2016.

Please note that admission for the PhD at Uppsala University is highly competitive and that a Master Degree in the Humanities or Sciences or equivalent at the time of application is a prerequisite for a successful application.